Phipps Plaza gets renovation (Lenox, Avalon: condo, how much, hotel)

[jsvh]

Originally Posted by cqholt

Don't need to take away people from the streets and kill street activity. A cheaper and more efficient plan is a pedestrian scramble.

Good point too. I am surprised Lenox has not already done an expansion to increase frontage along the Peachtree/Lenox intersection. That would be prime store front.

[cqholt]

Originally Posted by jsvh

Good point too. I am surprised Lenox has not already done an expansion to increase frontage along the Peachtree/Lenox intersection. That would be prime store front.

Better suited for apartments or condos.

[jsvh]

Originally Posted by cqholt

Better suited for apartments or condos.

You could do that on top. But still could be prime store fronts on the street level.

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by cqholt

Don't need to take away people from the streets and kill street activity. A cheaper and more efficient plan is a pedestrian scramble.

Well, they won't be killing pedestrian activity, they'll be increasing it. The SPI requires active uses at street level.

A scramble is not a bad idea as an interim solution, however. Personally I'd go for it.

[nature's message]

Originally Posted by fzx

Does that mean they gonna move the restaurants to somewhere else? It does look cleaner.

They're likely closing altogether. I know Justin Anthony only signed a two year short-term lease with Yebo, and given much of that repurposed space is retail, it seems that Simon didn't renew the leases for Tavern at Phipps/Twist. I can only assume (and probably the most likely scenario) that new restaurant concepts are being recruited.

[Clayton white guy]

The only elegant thing about Lenox Square was the arch in front, now removed. This renovation will make Phipps look just as bland. Stark modernism is not elegant; it is just stark and sterile. Now both malls will resemble Southlake Mall in Morrow.

[arjay57]

Looks like Phipps is getting a Grand Lux.

Georgia's first Grand Lux Cafe planned for Phipps Plaza mall

Also a Public Kitchen & Bar. The Public Kitchen and Bar

Plus an Ecco. Fifth Group to bring Ecco restaurant next to Phipps Plaza

[LovelySummer]

Interesting. II've been to Grand Lux a few times and itit's basically Cheescake Factory (same company and all) and CF is across the street at LenoxLenox so very interesting. I think PerimetePerimeter or North Pointe might have been better locs.

Originally Posted by arjay57

Looks like Phipps is getting a Grand Lux.

Georgia's first Grand Lux Cafe planned for Phipps Plaza mall

Also a Public Kitchen & Bar. The Public Kitchen and Bar

Plus an Ecco. Fifth Group to bring Ecco restaurant next to Phipps Plaza

[roxyrn]

North Pointe has lost many stores including Apple, Pottery Barn (and kids), Williams Sonoma, Banana Republic to Avalon which is an easier on/off from 400 than NorthPointe. Although the restaurants are the major draw, the retail has been catching up with the new addition. The Apple Store is beautiful.

[brownhornet]

Im going to guess Phipps just makes their money by how much the products are. I don't think i've gone in there once and saw it crowded other than around the holidays.